Cost Accounting Manager

Company Description

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

Job Description

The Manager, Cost Accounting is a key position reporting to the Senior Manager, Cost Accounting. The Manager, Cost Accounting will support the performance management of the Liberty and Statesville manufacturing operations.

This position will be responsible for aspects of budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, compliance, reporting, performance analysis, and special projects as they arise. This position requires the ability to work effectively individually and on teams within a matrix organization while handling multiple priorities across functions and levels throughout the business. In addition, this position requires a strong knowledge in accounting, finance, financial control, systems, information analysis and reporting.

YOUR ROLE:

• Performance Reporting & Analysis – Provide financial support for Liberty and Statesville Operations including root cause analysis and highlighting performance improvements to the operations teams
• Assists with the preparation and review of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, and operating plans.
• Performs assigned close tasks accurately and timely.
• Prepares assigned journal entries and account reconciliations and substantiations.
• Performs profitability assessments on product lines, capital investments, and other business decisions.
• Ensures financial integrity by following established procedures and company internal controls that are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), MasterBrand policies, Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines. Ensures the financial statements are prepared in the same accordance.
• Performs financial modeling and trend and sensitivity analyses.
• Assists in the maintenance and accuracy of standard costing.
• Prepares and coordinates capital expenditure requests as well as participates in long term capital planning.
• Supports inventory and other asset control.
• Develops detailed knowledge of accounting systems, Oracle Cloud Management, Oracle PBCS/Smartview, Friedman/AS400, BlackLine)
• Maintains financial integrity by following established procedures, policies, and internal controls.
• Maintains professional and technical accounting knowledge through appropriate training and education.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation and participate in Kaizen and Lean events where appropriate
• Develops in-depth knowledge of all MasterBrand strategic business units. Leverages ideas from other reviews and co-workers to provide value-added recommendations and best practices to others.
• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively collaborating with the Finance management and staff, sharing information and ideas, proactively seeking, and accepting constructive feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates the MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment.
• Participates in company efforts related to ethics and compliance activities.
• Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is onsite at the Liberty and Statesville, North Carolina manufacturing facilities, where the ideal candidate should be able to work efficiently and independently from the manufacturing facility to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines. When working at the facilities, the candidate must effectively communicate with others in the office and have the ability to travel 5% of the time for finance conferences and Masterbrand Way events.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting (Finance, Economics, or equivalent also to be considered).
• Certified Public Accountant (or Chartered Accountant equivalent), Certified Management Accountant, and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience - with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes Oxley, cost accounting and accounting acumen.
• Positive, and solution-orientated attitude and approach.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, enabling for effective, cross-functional collaboration required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to shape complex data into meaningful operational analysis.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage a diverse spectrum of tasks and responsibilities timely.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Intermediate or advanced Excel skills required.
• Knowledge and experience Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Material Requirements Planning (MRP) such as Oracle and Mainframe are preferred.
• Ability to travel 5% annually (domestic).
  
  
  

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors